RNLI Pensions

How do I change my bank details?

You need to contact the WTW Administration Team at rnli1983pensions@wtwco.com
To help us respond to your enquiry and avoid delay, please ensure you have included the following:

National Insurance number, last 4 characters only
Month of birth
Post code
Full name

The following information would also be useful:

Scheme reference number

Which Tax Office is responsible for the Scheme?

The Tax Office you need to contact in relation to the Scheme and/or your pension is:

GB & Northern Ireland Tax reference:	049/R543
Tax office:	HMRC Bristol and North Somerset Area, Ground Floor, Norfolk House, Temple Street, Bristol, BS1 6FY
Tel:	0845 3021443
Republic of Ireland Tax reference:	4595454A
Tax office	Office of the Inspector of Taxes, Dublin PAYE 4, 14/15 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
Email:	dublincitycentrecusserv@revenue.ie

Alternatively, find your local UK tax office

Can my pension be paid to a non-UK bank account?

Yes. However, if you wish your pension to be paid into a non-UK bank account, the cost of the bank transaction will be deducted from your pension before it is paid to you.

What if I need advice about my pension options?

If you are not certain about your pension choices and need advice about your options, you should speak to an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) if in the UK, or a Qualified Financial Advisers, (QFA) if in Ireland.

The People Admin Team and the WTW Administration Team can explain your options within the Scheme and RNLI, but they are not authorised to give individual advice on what is the appropriate option or decision for you.

What benefits are payable on my death?

If you die before retirement, the following are normally payable:

a pension to your spouse, civil partner or dependant, and
children’s pensions (If applicable)

If you die after retirement, the following are normally payable:

a pension to your spouse, civil partner or dependant,
a lump sum of any unpaid pension payments for the first 5 years of your retirement, and
children’s pensions (if applicable)

How do I report the death of a Scheme member?

If you are the Executor or administrator of the Estate of a person who was paid a Scheme pension, or was due to be paid a Scheme pension, please contact the WTW Administration Team, and let them know the following details of the person who has died:

Full name
Date of birth
Address
Date they died
If the person died anywhere other than the UK, please confirm the country that they died ind.
Name, address and contact details of the person or company dealing with their Estate (property, belongings, money), known as the Executor or Administrator.
If there is a surviving spouse or civil partner, the name, address and contact details of the spouse or civil partner.
If there is no surviving spouse or civil partner, or if their spouse or civil partner is not able to deal with their affairs, the name and address of their next of kin.